Landlords have a legal duty to keep the structure and certain key parts of a rented property in good repair, and to act within a reasonable time once a problem is reported. Where a disrepair issue that was reported, or that the landlord should reasonably have known about, actually caused an injury, a broken step, a collapsed ceiling, faulty electrics, that's a personal injury claim.
This is a different claim from a general housing disrepair case seeking repairs or a rent reduction. Here, the focus is specifically on an injury that resulted from the disrepair, and the compensation reflects that injury.
What kinds of landlord disrepair injury claim do we handle?
Falls caused by broken or unsafe stairs, steps or flooring
Including loose treads, missing handrails and worn coverings.
Ceiling or structural collapse injuries
Often following damp, leaks or reported cracking.
Injuries from faulty electrics or gas installations
Including shocks, burns and carbon monoxide exposure.
Falls linked to disrepair in communal areas
Including shared stairwells and hallways.
Injuries where a reported repair was left unaddressed for an unreasonable period
The repair history is usually the centre of the claim.
What if I was partly at fault?
Partial responsibility reduces compensation proportionally rather than removing the claim. It's always worth asking rather than assuming.
What you could receive
Injury against landlord claims cover general damages for the injury and its effect on your life, and special damages for financial losses, including lost earnings and treatment costs.
We'll talk you through what's realistic for your situation once we've reviewed the details. We won't overpromise, and we won't quote a figure before we've properly understood your case.